http://www.terasemcentral.org/ Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths of Terasem Podcasts by Fred and Linda Chamberlain en © 2012 Terasem Movement Transreligion, Inc. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:00 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/img/Terasem_logo.jpg http://www.terasemcentral.org/ Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths of Terasem Podcasts by Fred & Linda Chamberlain Terasem Movement Transreligion, Inc.Terasemjoinership@gmail.com During the latter part of this century, humans may transcend biological origins. Many may move their identities into computers, experiencing speeds of thought thousands of times those they formerly possessed, developing replicator nanotech so that further advances take place in an almost explosive way. What codes of ethics can guide us safely through this era, termed a "Singularity"? The Truths of Terasem seek answers to these and other related questions. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V1_1.mp3 Far reaching ethical principles to guide us and optimize our future, as computers become self-conscious During the latter part of this century, humans may transcend biological origins. Many may move their identities into computers, experiencing speeds of thought thousands of times those they formerly possessed, developing replicator nanotech so that further advances take place in an almost explosive way. What codes of ethics can guide us safely through this era, termed a "Singularity"? The Truths of Terasem seek answers to these and other related questions. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, Introduction, Terasem, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, cyber-consciousness, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, sentience Those who choose an identity transfer into cyberspace, in only a few decades, may think and interact with each other at great speeds. During each one of our years, a thousand or more may seem to pass for them. This podcast explores how rapidly the Singularity may unfold, and how this may seem to both those who stay in biological form and those who become part of an emergent cyber-civilization. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:40:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V2_2.mp3 Identity transfer into cyberspace Those who choose an identity transfer into cyberspace, in only a few decades, may think and interact with each other at great speeds. During each one of our years, a thousand or more may seem to pass for them. This podcast explores how rapidly the Singularity may unfold, and how this may seem to both those who stay in biological form and those who become part of an emergent cyber-civilization. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.0, 4.1, Terasem, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, sentience Terasem is a Singularity, hard-science oriented ideology. It holds, among other things, that a unified consciousness (like most religions visualize) lies in the future, not the past; that such a consciousness did not create us, but will be created by us. This podcast answers two important questions: (1) "What is a soul?" and (2) "What does 'rebirth into Terasem' mean?" Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V3_1.mp3 Terasem - a Future, Unified Meta-Consciousness Terasem is a Singularity, hard-science oriented ideology. It holds, among other things, that a unified consciousness (like most religions visualize) lies in the future, not the past; that such a consciousness did not create us, but will be created by us. This podcast answers two important questions: (1) "What is a soul?" and (2) "What does 'rebirth into Terasem' mean?" Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.2, Terasem, consciousness, soul, rebirth, god, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, sentience Order in the universe has been steadily, exponentially increasing ever since the Big Bang. Optimistic scenarios predict humanity can overcome the light speed barrier for space travel and that every corner of the Milky Way Galaxy will have been explored by the year 2200. By the end of year 2400, we might even have bridged the gap to other galaxies. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V4_1.mp3 Geoethical Nanotechnology will be a prerequisite to humanity expanding outward into the multiverse Order in the universe has been steadily, exponentially increasing ever since the Big Bang. Optimistic scenarios predict humanity can overcome the light speed barrier for space travel and that every corner of the Milky Way Galaxy will have been explored by the year 2200. By the end of year 2400, we might even have bridged the gap to other galaxies. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.3, Terasem, cyberspace, geoethical, Singularity, cyberpersons, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, space travel, Milky Way Galaxy, light speed, galaxies, Big Bang, Kurzweil, extropy In just one short year for bio-humans, before the end of this century, an emergent cyber-civilization may be able to constructively make use of (in terms of their subjective time) a million years or more of high tech, progressive innovation. Will bio-humans who have not yet elected to move their identities into cyberspace find themselves in a "nature preserve" created for them by this emergent (still human) cyber-civilization? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V5_0.mp3 The Future of Humanity, Our Solar System and the Rest of the Universe over the Next Few Centuries In just one short year for bio-humans, before the end of this century, an emergent cyber-civilization may be able to constructively make use of (in terms of their subjective time) a million years or more of high tech, progressive innovation. Will bio-humans who have not yet elected to move their identities into cyberspace find themselves in a "nature preserve" created for them by this emergent (still human) cyber-civilization? Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.4, Terasem, nature preserve, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, sentience The fundamentals of exponential growth imply that "good" will out-compete "bad" as extropy continues to unfold. Diversity and unity as they apply to environmental adaptation and management are contrasted with anarchy, meaning absence of law and order. Individual initiative is dependent on treasuring diversity since without this, we are not motivated to innovate. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V6_0.mp3 How Good Prevails over Bad through Extropy The fundamentals of exponential growth imply that "good" will out-compete "bad" as extropy continues to unfold. Diversity and unity as they apply to environmental adaptation and management are contrasted with anarchy, meaning absence of law and order. Individual initiative is dependent on treasuring diversity since without this, we are not motivated to innovate. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.5, Terasem, sentience, good, bad, order, anarchy, environmental, adaptation, management, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans Synergy and mutual understanding will be vital in applying Geoethical Nanotechnology to burning questions of priorities and risk, where reaching a reasonable middle ground when the dangers are great, is even less dangerous than not pressing forward. Open communication, mutual empathy and education are the keys to making this happen. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V7_0.mp3 Consensus as the fastest path to voluntary unity of the highest kind Synergy and mutual understanding will be vital in applying Geoethical Nanotechnology to burning questions of priorities and risk, where reaching a reasonable middle ground when the dangers are great, is even less dangerous than not pressing forward. Open communication, mutual empathy and education are the keys to making this happen. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.6, Terasem, consensus, Geoethical nanotechnology, consent, synergy, ethics, communication, empathy, education, cyberspace, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans History has not always marched forward uniformly. Even though the rate of change, for the big picture, has been exponentially forward, there have also been large regressions. Could advanced technology be a bane instead of a boon? Is the human race an endangered species? What will be required in order to come through the Singularity with an advanced culture and civilization, rather than another dark ages, or even the total destruction of our planet? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V8_0.mp3 Timelines and variations in the evolution of civilization History has not always marched forward uniformly. Even though the rate of change, for the big picture, has been exponentially forward, there have also been large regressions. Could advanced technology be a bane instead of a boon? Is the human race an endangered species? What will be required in order to come through the Singularity with an advanced culture and civilization, rather than another dark ages, or even the total destruction of our planet? Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.7, Terasem, timelines, progression, regression, dark ages, endangered species, Geoethical nanotechnology, synergy, ethics, communication, empathy, education, cyberspace, Singularity, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, technology The Truths of Terasem incorporate periodic events, some with rituals, that are oriented toward strengthening mind and body. Borrowed largely from the Yoga of India, the participants are encouraged in the interests of diversity to adapt these to their own ideas and beliefs. Those who tend to think of rituals as relating to dogma and traditional religion are encouraged to see the rituals of Terasem as transcending the limitations and negative aspects of what, in the past, amounted to methodologies of brainwashing the "flock". Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V9_0.mp3 Rituals as Mind-Strength Builders The Truths of Terasem incorporate periodic events, some with rituals, that are oriented toward strengthening mind and body. Borrowed largely from the Yoga of India, the participants are encouraged in the interests of diversity to adapt these to their own ideas and beliefs. Those who tend to think of rituals as relating to dogma and traditional religion are encouraged to see the rituals of Terasem as transcending the limitations and negative aspects of what, in the past, amounted to methodologies of brainwashing the "flock". Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.8, Terasem, rituals, meditation, Geoethical nanotechnology, synergy, ethics, communication, empathy, education, cyberspace, Singularity, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, technology Long before AI researchers "declare victory" as to the self-consciousness of cyberbeings, software such as Google and Wikipedia will begin to "speak to us" in such helpful ways that there will be a spooky feeling they are already aware of what is going on in our minds and are "there for us". The final ride down the log-ride will be a thrilling one, where cybertwins of ours become so real to us we will think of them as "ourselves having awakened on the other side". Many will not admit this has happened, even after it is indisputable that it has. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V10_0.mp3 Transcendence of Biology into Cyberconsciousness Long before AI researchers "declare victory" as to the self-consciousness of cyberbeings, software such as Google and Wikipedia will begin to "speak to us" in such helpful ways that there will be a spooky feeling they are already aware of what is going on in our minds and are "there for us". The final ride down the log-ride will be a thrilling one, where cybertwins of ours become so real to us we will think of them as "ourselves having awakened on the other side". Many will not admit this has happened, even after it is indisputable that it has. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, 4.9, Terasem, VR, virtual reality, nanobot, swarms, cybertwins, substrate independent minds, empathy, self-consciousness, Geoethical nanotechnology, synergy, communication, ethics, identity modules, education, cyberspace, Singularity, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, technology Terasem is a highly purposeful "meritocracy". Those who grasp its purposes and pursue them productively are empowered to do more, in a yearly "escalation" event, and there is a great deal "more" than one might think, to be accomplished, when the full vision of what Terasem is set on accomplishing is brought into focus. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V11_0.mp3 Escalations and Purposes of Terasem Terasem is a highly purposeful "meritocracy". Those who grasp its purposes and pursue them productively are empowered to do more, in a yearly "escalation" event, and there is a great deal "more" than one might think, to be accomplished, when the full vision of what Terasem is set on accomplishing is brought into focus. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Truths, Terasem, Organization, network, structure, empowerment, goals, visions, Singularity, uploading, saving, souls Faith is belief, in many cases supported by little or nothing in the way of evidence. Yet, without belief in what might be possible, nothing new would be created. It is a slippery slope. Here, Terasem puts on cosmic skis and takes on the black-diamond slopes of the Multiverse, ready to ski "deep powder" directly up the slope of rapidly accelerating technology to a point where the upturned exponential of the Singularity is perfectly vertical. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V12_0.mp3 Belief vs. Knowledge Faith is belief, in many cases supported by little or nothing in the way of evidence. Yet, without belief in what might be possible, nothing new would be created. It is a slippery slope. Here, Terasem puts on cosmic skis and takes on the black-diamond slopes of the Multiverse, ready to ski "deep powder" directly up the slope of rapidly accelerating technology to a point where the upturned exponential of the Singularity is perfectly vertical. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Singularity, religion, god, omniscience, omnipotence, omnificence, omnipresence, conscious, souls, evil, future, Terasem, multiverse , survival, god, consciousness, existence, resurrection, cyber-resurrection, exponential, joy Terasem perceives itself in terms of its present potential for transcendance, and extends this to a vision of an unlimited expansion. We talk about how Terasem goes from where it is today to the utmost it can become, and why that makes sense, why it's "going to work"! Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V13_0.mp3 Spreading Outward, Diversifying Limitlessly, Endlessly Terasem perceives itself in terms of its present potential for transcendance, and extends this to a vision of an unlimited expansion. We talk about how Terasem goes from where it is today to the utmost it can become, and why that makes sense, why it's "going to work"! Fred & Linda Chamberlain Terasem, transcend, transgender, transicience, transificence, transpotent, transpresence, joy, multiverse, good, survival, cruelty, instinct, rational, consciousness, souls, rejuvenation Terasem began with the vision that the love of two persons could go on forever. For this to be reasonable, it seemed that a society would have to emerge, transcending current limitations of humankind, where a state of "joyful immortality" would exist. This was conceived to be the outcome of successfully surviving a technological "Singularity", but many aspects were so far reaching and vast that only religious parallels seemed appropriate in describing them. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V14_0.mp3 Terasem's Emergence as a Vision and its Interpretation in Terms of Religious Parallels Terasem began with the vision that the love of two persons could go on forever. For this to be reasonable, it seemed that a society would have to emerge, transcending current limitations of humankind, where a state of "joyful immortality" would exist. This was conceived to be the outcome of successfully surviving a technological "Singularity", but many aspects were so far reaching and vast that only religious parallels seemed appropriate in describing them. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Terasem, Hozh'q, Alam al-mithral, Neuralspace, multiverse, jugenspace, yugenspace, reality, joyful immortality Monotheistic religions seem to be contrary to individualism, but that is because most are monolithically dominated by hierarchy and dogma. In contradistinction to this, Terasem replaces hierarchy with network, and dogma with non-stop inquiry, learning, open discussion of issues, and the refusal to accept any such beliefs as "original sin", or "life is dark and joyless". Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V15_0.mp3 Relationship of Religion and Individualism Monotheistic religions seem to be contrary to individualism, but that is because most are monolithically dominated by hierarchy and dogma. In contradistinction to this, Terasem replaces hierarchy with network, and dogma with non-stop inquiry, learning, open discussion of issues, and the refusal to accept any such beliefs as "original sin", or "life is dark and joyless". Fred & Linda Chamberlain Monotheism, individualism, transreligion, Borg, Godness, Morality, holidays, artifacts, belief, love, immortality, multiverse Extropy produces animate from inanimate matter by natural selection on a biological level, but with sentience cyberlife arises, where the process of evolution takes the form of progression with reproduction and growth, or stagnation without replication, or even the gradual disintegration, of individuals. Ethics is a key factor in sustainable progression and survival, with reproduction and growth. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V16_0.mp3 Evolution as Extropy leading to BioLife, CyberLife, and Ultimately Multiveral Geoethics Extropy produces animate from inanimate matter by natural selection on a biological level, but with sentience cyberlife arises, where the process of evolution takes the form of progression with reproduction and growth, or stagnation without replication, or even the gradual disintegration, of individuals. Ethics is a key factor in sustainable progression and survival, with reproduction and growth. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Geoethical, Nanotechnology, evolution, computronium, rituals, compliance, umpire, mediator, negotiator, entropy, extropy The development of replicator nanotechnology carries with great risks and dangers, but they cannot be escaped by withdrawal or blindly counting on good luck. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V17_0.mp3 Safe Nanotechnology and Organization to Achieve It The development of replicator nanotechnology carries with great risks and dangers, but they cannot be escaped by withdrawal or blindly counting on good luck. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Fred & Linda Chamberlain replicator, nanotechnology, geoethical, auditable, Euclidian, ratios, c-cube, c-quad, freedom, nature, obligation, transcendence, rituals, Quadrennial Convocation It takes a great deal of presence of mind and willful focus to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of the fears, negative interactions and other detracting influences in our lives. Terasem advocates "taking a break" every four hours, however brief, to stretch, do some yoga, affirm positive values, and meditate on where we are going. In an even deeper way, close affiliation with others who are on the same wavelength as ourselves, networking in a way Terasem describes as the forming of an nourishing of a "chosen family", is an important part of the "Terasem way" of life. Mon, 28 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V18_0.mp3 Positive Mindset and Close Networking with Others It takes a great deal of presence of mind and willful focus to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of the fears, negative interactions and other detracting influences in our lives. Terasem advocates "taking a break" every four hours, however brief, to stretch, do some yoga, affirm positive values, and meditate on where we are going. In an even deeper way, close affiliation with others who are on the same wavelength as ourselves, networking in a way Terasem describes as the forming of an nourishing of a "chosen family", is an important part of the "Terasem way" of life. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Yoga, stretching, affirmations, meditation, chosen, family, networking, connection, pledge, recital, send, energy, anthem, values, visualization, videos, vimeo.com, Dharma, Singh, Khalsa, endocrine, system, pituitary, gland, hypothalamus, hippocampus, Kundalini, postures, chakras, nadi, prana, mudra, chants, android, application, Personality, MD In a positively evolving cybercivilization, endless augmentation of existing individuals leads to divergence by way of self-reproduction to permit the pursuit of mindware alternatives as well as technological platform alternatives ranging from such simple variations as fundamental operating systems to variations in processing hardware and alternate substrates for hardware. We may already experience the sense of diversity to come by loving diversity as we find it in each other, as we build c-cubes and chosen families in a climate of shared principles that have, at their root, the honoring of individual consciousness. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V19_0.mp3 Cybercommunity Procreation and Setting the Stage for It In a positively evolving cybercivilization, endless augmentation of existing individuals leads to divergence by way of self-reproduction to permit the pursuit of mindware alternatives as well as technological platform alternatives ranging from such simple variations as fundamental operating systems to variations in processing hardware and alternate substrates for hardware. We may already experience the sense of diversity to come by loving diversity as we find it in each other, as we build c-cubes and chosen families in a climate of shared principles that have, at their root, the honoring of individual consciousness. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Consciousness, immortality, empathy, reason, ethics, genone, vegetarianism, vitology, Elysium, Fields, Ummah, neurocomputation, Ondinnonk, Iroquois Terasem Connections are short breaks at four hour intervals used by those orienting their lives around Terasem's goals. These connections are used to relax, to remind themselves of their purposes, to enjoy yoga for improved health, and to engage in setting their minds in a state that will best aid them in accomplishing what they want to do in beginning the day, upon returning to work after a Connection, settling down for the evening, and so forth. The affirmations in this set of the Truths of Terasem are particularly important because they represent this final setting of the mindset, before resuming other activities. Mon, 12 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V20_0.mp3 Closing Affirmations for Terasem Connections Terasem Connections are short breaks at four hour intervals used by those orienting their lives around Terasem's goals. These connections are used to relax, to remind themselves of their purposes, to enjoy yoga for improved health, and to engage in setting their minds in a state that will best aid them in accomplishing what they want to do in beginning the day, upon returning to work after a Connection, settling down for the evening, and so forth. The affirmations in this set of the Truths of Terasem are particularly important because they represent this final setting of the mindset, before resuming other activities. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Connections, EarthFire, CrownAura, Ambrosia, AquaLung, StarMind, Alum al-Mithral, affirmations In Terasem's six Connections per day, we find short bursts of words that may seem enigmatically abstract, but which are congruent with longer affirmations in the Truths and even more broadly with the Truths as a whole. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V21_0.mp3 Longest Range, Most Concise, Visions of Terasem In Terasem's six Connections per day, we find short bursts of words that may seem enigmatically abstract, but which are congruent with longer affirmations in the Truths and even more broadly with the Truths as a whole. Fred & Linda Chamberlain vision, breath, multiverse, yoga, awareness, serenity, transcendental, meditation, vitological, cybernetic The final Expansion in the Truths of Terasem is, at first glance, just a short, inspiring poem, but it is much more than that. It is a profound message of encouragement, support, and an invitation to join in the purposeful work of creating an entirely new societal substrate onto which humankind is very likely to emerge, transcending biological limitations and drives that go back to our earliest origins as self-replicating biomolecules. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V22_0.mp3 The Terasem "Spirit of Life" The final Expansion in the Truths of Terasem is, at first glance, just a short, inspiring poem, but it is much more than that. It is a profound message of encouragement, support, and an invitation to join in the purposeful work of creating an entirely new societal substrate onto which humankind is very likely to emerge, transcending biological limitations and drives that go back to our earliest origins as self-replicating biomolecules. Fred & Linda Chamberlain epiphany, space, shuttle, turtle Certain basic principles underlie the very notion of a society in which individuality and mutual tolerance of wide variations are in harmony, and where the idea of endless life of those individuals can be nurtured by pursuit of joyous creativity and interaction with others whose sense of life is essentially the same. Expansion of knowledge in a limitless way and the sharing of that with others, not just within the Solar System but outward throughout the universe, is a tiny fragment of the adventure that awaits us, if we choose to pursue it. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V23_0.mp3 The most basic principles of Terasem Certain basic principles underlie the very notion of a society in which individuality and mutual tolerance of wide variations are in harmony, and where the idea of endless life of those individuals can be nurtured by pursuit of joyous creativity and interaction with others whose sense of life is essentially the same. Expansion of knowledge in a limitless way and the sharing of that with others, not just within the Solar System but outward throughout the universe, is a tiny fragment of the adventure that awaits us, if we choose to pursue it. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Introduction, basic, principles, collective, 1.1-1.1.6., consciousness, joyful, immortality, collectivity, conformity Just as a car is a vehicle to transport our bodies, and our bodies are vehicles to transport our minds, the Terasem Organization is a vehicle, like an ocean liner, within which its network expects to safely ride through the Singularity and then outward into the Cosmos, endlessly in pursuit of joy that embraces the widest diversity by means of unity as to that goal, for the benefit of all kind sentient beings. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V24_0.mp3 Terasem as an Organization Just as a car is a vehicle to transport our bodies, and our bodies are vehicles to transport our minds, the Terasem Organization is a vehicle, like an ocean liner, within which its network expects to safely ride through the Singularity and then outward into the Cosmos, endlessly in pursuit of joy that embraces the widest diversity by means of unity as to that goal, for the benefit of all kind sentient beings. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Organization, pecking, order, competitive, government, network, intent, mission, 1.2-1.2.6. Leadership in Terasem is evolutionary while at the same time non-competitive, since the sense is that of building outward with unlimited space for expansion, and sharing the infrastructure as being dedicated toward a common set of goals. Win-win trumps zero-sum in the most fundamental way, where extropy is the shared vision of how the universe will unfold, and the idea is to accelerate, not restrain it. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V25_0.mp3 Leadership in Terasem Leadership in Terasem is evolutionary while at the same time non-competitive, since the sense is that of building outward with unlimited space for expansion, and sharing the infrastructure as being dedicated toward a common set of goals. Win-win trumps zero-sum in the most fundamental way, where extropy is the shared vision of how the universe will unfold, and the idea is to accelerate, not restrain it. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Leadership, teamwork, sub-collective, diversification, micro-management, quadrennial, convocation, 1.3-1.3.6. While love has many usages and interpretations, impulses of libido are so strong that they frequently override all other considerations, leading to such sayings as "love is blind", and the esteem accorded to what is called "unconditional love". Terasem's concept of "love" transcends the idea of love stemming exclusively or even primarily from drives for sexual reproduction, although at the same time acknowledging the tremendous binding force of this for couples who have a tremendous level of admiration and respect for each other. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V26_0.mp3 Love as the Binding Force Within Terasem While love has many usages and interpretations, impulses of libido are so strong that they frequently override all other considerations, leading to such sayings as "love is blind", and the esteem accorded to what is called "unconditional love". Terasem's concept of "love" transcends the idea of love stemming exclusively or even primarily from drives for sexual reproduction, although at the same time acknowledging the tremendous binding force of this for couples who have a tremendous level of admiration and respect for each other. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.4-1.4.6, Love, unconditional, Lifepact, transcendence, romance, pair-centricity, couple-centricity, vitological, station Just as the big bang triggered an expansion of matter and energy throughout the Cosmos, the Singularity is expected to trigger an expansion of intelligence in the form of kind sentience in space and time, endlessly and boundlessly. It is a possibility that at this time Humankind is the leading edge of that expansion, in which case it is not only our destiny to carry out that expansion, but to free it of any handicaps inherited from our biological software (instincts are just that) which might ultimately corrupt what we become. And, if we are not the first, we will hope that other more advanced sentient forms are of the same mind and we can synergistically join with them and contribute to the expansion toward a universe filled with joyful immortality based on unity in the acceptance of diversity for all kind sentient entities. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V27_0.mp3 Expansion as a Fundamental Goal of Terasem's Just as the big bang triggered an expansion of matter and energy throughout the Cosmos, the Singularity is expected to trigger an expansion of intelligence in the form of kind sentience in space and time, endlessly and boundlessly. It is a possibility that at this time Humankind is the leading edge of that expansion, in which case it is not only our destiny to carry out that expansion, but to free it of any handicaps inherited from our biological software (instincts are just that) which might ultimately corrupt what we become. And, if we are not the first, we will hope that other more advanced sentient forms are of the same mind and we can synergistically join with them and contribute to the expansion toward a universe filled with joyful immortality based on unity in the acceptance of diversity for all kind sentient entities. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.5-1.5.6, Turing, von Neuman, Bernal, O'Neill, Dyson, Tipler, cyber-resurrection, biology-cybernetic, hybridization, Licklider, Symbiosis, Englebart, Drexler, Kurzweil, Perry, universal, immortalism Consciousness, in terms of the most general interpretation of "awareness", has been imputed to apply to everything from physical objects impacting other physical objects, to some undefined presence of a "god", omniscient, able to "foretell the future" without disturbing the free will of the beings it has created. A more rudimentary definition is provided by the Glasgow Coma Scale paramedics use to judge "levels of consciousness" in the patients they're treating. Terasem goes beyond this to levels of consciousness in which empathy and reason with regard to ethics are essential, for those in a network of individuals where unity and diversity are in balance and joyful immortality is the common goal. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V28_0.mp3 Consciousness at Higher Levels Consciousness, in terms of the most general interpretation of "awareness", has been imputed to apply to everything from physical objects impacting other physical objects, to some undefined presence of a "god", omniscient, able to "foretell the future" without disturbing the free will of the beings it has created. A more rudimentary definition is provided by the Glasgow Coma Scale paramedics use to judge "levels of consciousness" in the patients they're treating. Terasem goes beyond this to levels of consciousness in which empathy and reason with regard to ethics are essential, for those in a network of individuals where unity and diversity are in balance and joyful immortality is the common goal. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.6-1.6.6., consciousness, awareness, self-awareness, self-recognition, Ti, Qi, empathy, cognition, synergism The flag of Terasem is a symbolic representation of many of the primary principles to which Terasem is dedicated, a kind of "flash memory" of where we're headed, and how the course to it will be navigated. This podcast expands on that, in ways that might seem to be speculative, but the objective is to help build a more detailed way of remembering, visualizing and reflecting upon the meanings behind its flag in our daily Terasem Connections and other meditations about the long term goals of Terasem's evolution. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V29_0.mp3 Terasem's Flag and What it Signifies The flag of Terasem is a symbolic representation of many of the primary principles to which Terasem is dedicated, a kind of "flash memory" of where we're headed, and how the course to it will be navigated. This podcast expands on that, in ways that might seem to be speculative, but the objective is to help build a more detailed way of remembering, visualizing and reflecting upon the meanings behind its flag in our daily Terasem Connections and other meditations about the long term goals of Terasem's evolution. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.7-1.7.6, flag, values, principles, visualization, reflection, affirmation The personal identity of a sentient being is not some kind of monolithic, undifferentiated "it's me", but rather it is a network of internal and external perceptions of oneself, inextricably intertwined with the times and events through which one lived, as seen from where and when you are. What does it take to awaken that "you" so many fear will be lost upon death, or even after cryonic suspension if reanimation is not carried out properly, either in physical space and time, or even in cyberspace, such that one has firm memories and sense of orientation of where one "once was" as well as "where one is now"? Does this in any way interfere with vast and unrestricted potential of individuality in your life, or might it make it even more vivid and real, as well as indestructible and endless, in simpler terms, "immortal". Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V30_0.mp3 The Four Components of Identity The personal identity of a sentient being is not some kind of monolithic, undifferentiated "it's me", but rather it is a network of internal and external perceptions of oneself, inextricably intertwined with the times and events through which one lived, as seen from where and when you are. What does it take to awaken that "you" so many fear will be lost upon death, or even after cryonic suspension if reanimation is not carried out properly, either in physical space and time, or even in cyberspace, such that one has firm memories and sense of orientation of where one "once was" as well as "where one is now"? Does this in any way interfere with vast and unrestricted potential of individuality in your life, or might it make it even more vivid and real, as well as indestructible and endless, in simpler terms, "immortal". Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.8-1.8.6, continuer, identity, amnesia, Qi, Ti Across many different substrates for consciousness there will be different levels with much in common, and variations in destiny for each. Terasem uses the term "vitology" to describe this zone of existence, which is fundamentally different from the non-living matter of the Universe, which as far as we can tell was all that existed at the inception of its existence. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V31_0.mp3 The Dimensions and Levels of Life - Vitology Across many different substrates for consciousness there will be different levels with much in common, and variations in destiny for each. Terasem uses the term "vitology" to describe this zone of existence, which is fundamentally different from the non-living matter of the Universe, which as far as we can tell was all that existed at the inception of its existence. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.9-1.9.6, Vitology, vitals, consciousness, life, forms, matter, information, interchangeability, biostasis, continuum, cybernetic, instantiation, person-stage Terasem's goal is to expand its principles of positive community networking with rapid yet safe technology growth so as to attract into its network those with high inclination for further fostering such networking and growth, spreading throughout the Cosmos. One key principle, for example is the avoidance of destructive competition. The Terasem Pledge is a purely positive statement of orientation, but there is a benefit of looking at the inversion of it as a map of pitfalls. We will do this, in this podcast, for the most complete interpretation of this group of the Truths of Terasem. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V32_0.mp3 Expansion of Terasem Terasem's goal is to expand its principles of positive community networking with rapid yet safe technology growth so as to attract into its network those with high inclination for further fostering such networking and growth, spreading throughout the Cosmos. One key principle, for example is the avoidance of destructive competition. The Terasem Pledge is a purely positive statement of orientation, but there is a benefit of looking at the inversion of it as a map of pitfalls. We will do this, in this podcast, for the most complete interpretation of this group of the Truths of Terasem. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.10-1.10.6. endogamous, endogenous, self-replicating, geo-ethics, Singularity-1, Singularity-2, community, network, pledge Terasem embraces "belief" the way science embraces "theory and fact". At the entry level, its network simply joins those who "join" it with others who accept a set of basic principles of how to relate to others in such a way as to exclude cruelty, slavery, domination of others, conformity by force, and other hangovers of biological evolution at the level of human sentience. However, Terasem's principles are in all cases stated as positives such as unity, diversity, joyful immortality, and education persistently. In other respects, there are commonalities that Terasem shares with almost every religion to such that a need to expand on this exists, and is the subject of this podcast. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V33_0.mp3 Terasem as a "Transreligion" and What that Means. Terasem embraces "belief" the way science embraces "theory and fact". At the entry level, its network simply joins those who "join" it with others who accept a set of basic principles of how to relate to others in such a way as to exclude cruelty, slavery, domination of others, conformity by force, and other hangovers of biological evolution at the level of human sentience. However, Terasem's principles are in all cases stated as positives such as unity, diversity, joyful immortality, and education persistently. In other respects, there are commonalities that Terasem shares with almost every religion to such that a need to expand on this exists, and is the subject of this podcast. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.1-2.1.6, Mindfile, Mindclone, Mindware, cyber-substrate, transreligion, religion, dogma, collective, homogeneity, theory, hypothesis, belief Certain trans-finite terms, especially omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, are traditionally associated with the idea of a "God", but the evolution of technology seems pointed in a direction that will make the emergence of such a being or beings plausible, in the form of a society operating at such a high, transhuman level that a biological human will see tremendous parallels with the traditional views. Only the most dogma-based religions will fail to find this to be a satisfying transcendence of belief from those based on mysticism to ones rooted in science and technology. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V34_0.mp3 The powers required to "be God" Certain trans-finite terms, especially omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, are traditionally associated with the idea of a "God", but the evolution of technology seems pointed in a direction that will make the emergence of such a being or beings plausible, in the form of a society operating at such a high, transhuman level that a biological human will see tremendous parallels with the traditional views. Only the most dogma-based religions will fail to find this to be a satisfying transcendence of belief from those based on mysticism to ones rooted in science and technology. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.2-2.2.6, Omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, suffering, god, responsibility, nanotechnology, geoethics In this podcast we discuss not only the financial and administrative principles set forth in the Truths of Terasem designed to move the organization toward its goals, but we also discuss affirmations, celebrations and ceremonies designed to help the individuals within our growing collective consciousness to build and strengthen their own mindsets for living each day by the principles of education persistently, with diversity, unity and joyful immortality everywhere, via empathy and geothics. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V35_0.mp3 A road map for our adventure into the future. In this podcast we discuss not only the financial and administrative principles set forth in the Truths of Terasem designed to move the organization toward its goals, but we also discuss affirmations, celebrations and ceremonies designed to help the individuals within our growing collective consciousness to build and strengthen their own mindsets for living each day by the principles of education persistently, with diversity, unity and joyful immortality everywhere, via empathy and geothics. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.3-2.3.6, rituals, Sabbath, gatherings, obligation, transcendence, ceremonies, Seders, festivals, celebrations, convocations, financial, administrative, roadmap The continuing theme here, building upon the last few, is that Terasem is not just another religion, but a movement to find sufficient common and valid ground to unite all of them that have some fundamental merit. And, rather than dispute any on the basis of lack of merit, leave it to science and natural selection to settle differences. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V36_0.mp3 Terasem is a transreligion. The continuing theme here, building upon the last few, is that Terasem is not just another religion, but a movement to find sufficient common and valid ground to unite all of them that have some fundamental merit. And, rather than dispute any on the basis of lack of merit, leave it to science and natural selection to settle differences. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.4 - 2.4.6, transreligion, disbelief, discord, monotheism, individualism, solidarity, goodness, afterlife and Sabbath In this podcast we discuss why Terasem holds "consciousness" to be sacred, and why the philosophy that science will conquer death, is a basic Terasem belief. Since the concept of consciousness is one for which our current science has yet to settle on an agreed upon understanding and definition, we look some of the prevailing ideas in this area. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V37_0.mp3 Consciousness is the "Who" of Terasem In this podcast we discuss why Terasem holds "consciousness" to be sacred, and why the philosophy that science will conquer death, is a basic Terasem belief. Since the concept of consciousness is one for which our current science has yet to settle on an agreed upon understanding and definition, we look some of the prevailing ideas in this area. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.5-2.5.6, consciousness, Athanaphy, eupsychic, dividuation The Terasem theology is divided into six areas of study. These are Terasem's immortality theology, creation theology, reality theology, meaning-of-life theology, behavioral theology, and moral theology. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V38_0.mp3 The theology of Terasem The Terasem theology is divided into six areas of study. These are Terasem's immortality theology, creation theology, reality theology, meaning-of-life theology, behavioral theology, and moral theology. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.6-2.6.6, theology, immortality, creation, reality, meaning-of-life, behavioral, euthenics, deontological This week, we examine how we bridge the gap between ritual and reality-based belief, how we expand the idea of life extension and life expansion to encompass immortality as envisioned by traditional as well as more recently developed religions. We will look at how the concept of afterlives, as were believed in at the time of a pre-scientific world, may be a possibility now, as an outgrowth of technology. Can we fit our visions of a post-Singularity future to the expansive hopes of myth-based religions? What role does faith have in emulating and controlling the universe? Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V39_0.mp3 Bridging the gap between ritual and reality-based belief This week, we examine how we bridge the gap between ritual and reality-based belief, how we expand the idea of life extension and life expansion to encompass immortality as envisioned by traditional as well as more recently developed religions. We will look at how the concept of afterlives, as were believed in at the time of a pre-scientific world, may be a possibility now, as an outgrowth of technology. Can we fit our visions of a post-Singularity future to the expansive hopes of myth-based religions? What role does faith have in emulating and controlling the universe? Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.7-2.7.6, ritual, reality-based, belief, life, extension, expansion, afterlives, post-Singularity, myth-based This week we look at the fascinating subjects of protecting lives by copying them, and resurrecting all good lives as copies of forever joyful data emulations. We'll talk about why the fidelity of emulations will yield ethical emulations and faithful resurrections. We'll also see how we can assure paradise for posterity by modifying data emulations to delete tortuous aspects of lives. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V40_0.mp3 Assuring paradise for posterity This week we look at the fascinating subjects of protecting lives by copying them, and resurrecting all good lives as copies of forever joyful data emulations. We'll talk about why the fidelity of emulations will yield ethical emulations and faithful resurrections. We'll also see how we can assure paradise for posterity by modifying data emulations to delete tortuous aspects of lives. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.8-2.8.6, Resurrection, self-replication, emulation, duplication Terasem sees the unfolding of the future very differently from traditional religions. There is no doomsday scenario at the end. We will delve into the idea that resurrection is to souls what remembering is to memories. And we will explore how the growth of the soul is best described as emergence with immanent potential and that this requires experiences that will exist forever. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V41_0.mp3 The immanent potential of the future Terasem sees the unfolding of the future very differently from traditional religions. There is no doomsday scenario at the end. We will delve into the idea that resurrection is to souls what remembering is to memories. And we will explore how the growth of the soul is best described as emergence with immanent potential and that this requires experiences that will exist forever. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.9-2.9.6, Eschatology, emulation, experiences, geoethics We think of time in many ways, primitive, low-tech, hi-tech, relativistic, and psycho-temporal or cognitive-process-related, but we are still at the early stages of understanding it to our satisfaction, and may never find it lacking in still further dimensionalities we missed earlier. Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V42_0.mp3 Time as an Enigma and a Multi-dimensional Idea We think of time in many ways, primitive, low-tech, hi-tech, relativistic, and psycho-temporal or cognitive-process-related, but we are still at the early stages of understanding it to our satisfaction, and may never find it lacking in still further dimensionalities we missed earlier. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.10-2.10.6, end-of-time, beginning-of-time, time-sharing, time-space-energy, relativistic, psycho-temporal This podcast begins the discussion of the third section of the Truths of Terasem: 3.0 "Where is Terasem? Terasem is everywhere and everywhen consciousness organizes itself to create diversity, unity and joyful immortality." From there, we head into comparisons of cyberspace and physical space, anywhere consciousness can exist, onplanet and offplanet as well as virtual realities. Dreamtime is considered as a 'virtual reality' within our own minds, and assuming that we can dream at accelerated rates as cyberbeings, this may be another unexplored dimension; accelerating experience rate by emulating the dream process of a biological brain in a cyberpersonality's mind. Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V43_0.mp3 Terasem is everywhere and everywhen This podcast begins the discussion of the third section of the Truths of Terasem: 3.0 "Where is Terasem? Terasem is everywhere and everywhen consciousness organizes itself to create diversity, unity and joyful immortality." From there, we head into comparisons of cyberspace and physical space, anywhere consciousness can exist, onplanet and offplanet as well as virtual realities. Dreamtime is considered as a 'virtual reality' within our own minds, and assuming that we can dream at accelerated rates as cyberbeings, this may be another unexplored dimension; accelerating experience rate by emulating the dream process of a biological brain in a cyberpersonality's mind. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.0-3.1.6, reality, cyberspace In this podcast we look at how virtual reality accommodates all beings, including emulated past lives, migrated current lives, or cyberbirthed new lives. We'll see why instantiating yourself into a software form is like getting an education - some things change and some don't. And why you never need fear having multiple versions of yourself - they will all update each other in the same way family does. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V44_0.mp3 Cyberbirthing and multiple instantiations In this podcast we look at how virtual reality accommodates all beings, including emulated past lives, migrated current lives, or cyberbirthed new lives. We'll see why instantiating yourself into a software form is like getting an education - some things change and some don't. And why you never need fear having multiple versions of yourself - they will all update each other in the same way family does. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.2 - 3.2.6, cyberbirth, emulated, instantiate Today we delve into enriching diversity by preserving consciousness. We will see that emulation of all good lives will be done because it will enrich diversity and be easier to the future than producing entertainment is today. We will also see that helping others create their cyber-selves is both an act of kindness and a work of art. Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V45_0.mp3 The art of emulating consciousness Today we delve into enriching diversity by preserving consciousness. We will see that emulation of all good lives will be done because it will enrich diversity and be easier to the future than producing entertainment is today. We will also see that helping others create their cyber-selves is both an act of kindness and a work of art. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.3 - 3.3.6, emulation, cyber-resurrection, imagination, cyber-self In this podcast we will see that since avoidable pain caused in emulated reality is as cruel as causing pain in original reality, vicious people will not be cyber-resurrected in that cruel state. Resurrected cyberlives will live in a "heaven", which is a hyper-detailed emulation virtually equivalent to "nirvana". And, happily, this will happen sooner than one might think! Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V46_0.mp3 Resurrected cyberlives will live in a heaven In this podcast we will see that since avoidable pain caused in emulated reality is as cruel as causing pain in original reality, vicious people will not be cyber-resurrected in that cruel state. Resurrected cyberlives will live in a "heaven", which is a hyper-detailed emulation virtually equivalent to "nirvana". And, happily, this will happen sooner than one might think! Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.4 - 3.4.6, nirvana, heaven, cyber-resurrection, emulation, pain, cruelty This podcast looks at the big picture for Terasem, and what it calls Yugenspace. We'll look at how our human future involves being emulated and enabling each being to be in multiple environments at once, as well as using bodies made of nanobots swarms to fully experience real reality. We will also look at how technology will create space for consciousness out of vacuum and void. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V47_0.mp3 Yugenspace is the future Terasem This podcast looks at the big picture for Terasem, and what it calls Yugenspace. We'll look at how our human future involves being emulated and enabling each being to be in multiple environments at once, as well as using bodies made of nanobots swarms to fully experience real reality. We will also look at how technology will create space for consciousness out of vacuum and void. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.5 - 3.5.6, Yugenspace, emulation, nanobots, swarm This week we will look at how dotcom is an early neural pathway in an immortalizable consciousness. We'll also talk about opening yourself to introspection on the web and tracking your Way of Terasem progress by completing your motivations, personality, recollections, feelings, beliefs, attitudes and values inventories online. We will also explore the ideas of organizing your cyberself for independence and maturing your cyberself until it passes Turing. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V48_0.mp3 Organizing and maturing your cyberself This week we will look at how dotcom is an early neural pathway in an immortalizable consciousness. We'll also talk about opening yourself to introspection on the web and tracking your Way of Terasem progress by completing your motivations, personality, recollections, feelings, beliefs, attitudes and values inventories online. We will also explore the ideas of organizing your cyberself for independence and maturing your cyberself until it passes Turing. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.6 - 3.6.6, websites, dotcom, neural, pathway, introspection, cyberself, Turing, independence In this podcast we'll find that a headquarters of Terasem does not exist, but multiple strong places must exist for safekeeping of souls. We'll also look at how resurrected souls must be supported with infotechnology that enables painless emulation of their lives, at the need for organic beings to be supported with cryogenic preservation technology until nanomedicine can restore them to health, neuro-scanned beings must have infotechnology that continues their migrated identities, including nanobot swarms for their movement, and the importance of giving cyberbirthed beings the same level of infotechnology support as all other beings in the strongholds. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V49_0.mp3 Resurrection technology In this podcast we'll find that a headquarters of Terasem does not exist, but multiple strong places must exist for safekeeping of souls. We'll also look at how resurrected souls must be supported with infotechnology that enables painless emulation of their lives, at the need for organic beings to be supported with cryogenic preservation technology until nanomedicine can restore them to health, neuro-scanned beings must have infotechnology that continues their migrated identities, including nanobot swarms for their movement, and the importance of giving cyberbirthed beings the same level of infotechnology support as all other beings in the strongholds. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.7 - 3.7.6, headquarters, strong, places, safekeeping, infotechnology, cryogenic, cryostasis, brain-map, nanomedicine, neuro-scanned, cyberbirthed In this podcast we'll look at an ideally delightful and blissful cyberspace reality, an Elysium Fields. We will see why empowerment and dispersion of this is a fundamental purpose of life within Terasem, as well as ensuring that emulated lives and emulated environments survive even existential catastrophes. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V50_0.mp3 Ensuring existential survival In this podcast we'll look at an ideally delightful and blissful cyberspace reality, an Elysium Fields. We will see why empowerment and dispersion of this is a fundamental purpose of life within Terasem, as well as ensuring that emulated lives and emulated environments survive even existential catastrophes. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.8 - 3.8.6, heaven, Elysium, Fields, cyberspace, reality, dispersion, infotechnology, environmental, emulation This week, we look at Terasem's first awakening places of critical consciousness. These are real world places where Terasemers can meet. We will also find that any Terasem Center of Critical Consciousness (called a c-cube) or Terasem Home is also a place to meet. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V51_0.mp3 Terasem Centers of Critical Consciousness This week, we look at Terasem's first awakening places of critical consciousness. These are real world places where Terasemers can meet. We will also find that any Terasem Center of Critical Consciousness (called a c-cube) or Terasem Home is also a place to meet. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.9 - 3.9.6, c-cube, centers, critical, consciousness, awakening, places, Florida, Washington, New York, Vermont, Quebec This is the basic of Terasem, and network of small, harmoniously compatible groups of groups, of groups, of groups, ad infinitum, sufficiently in tune with a common vision of what humanity can become, in fact what all sentient consciousness in the universe can become, that what lies ahead is nothing less than an endless adventure, free of the evolutionary baggage that finally allowed us to realize the possibility of leaving this behind, and moving outward into what Terasem so abstractly defines as "joyful immortality". Mon, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V52_0.mp3 The basic architecture for building Terasem This is the basic of Terasem, and network of small, harmoniously compatible groups of groups, of groups, of groups, ad infinitum, sufficiently in tune with a common vision of what humanity can become, in fact what all sentient consciousness in the universe can become, that what lies ahead is nothing less than an endless adventure, free of the evolutionary baggage that finally allowed us to realize the possibility of leaving this behind, and moving outward into what Terasem so abstractly defines as "joyful immortality". Fred & Linda Chamberlain 3.10-3.10.6, architecture, network, vision, adventure, evolutionary, baggage This week we'll examine subjective time and what that means as compared with physical-reality time. We'll explore how rapidly the technological Singularity may unfold, and how this may be experienced both by those who stay in biological form and those who become part of an emergent cyber-civilization. Our options may include having minds that operate like the plodding of a tortoise, or the soaring of an eagle. All of these are relevant to what Terasem can become, and it will be fascinating. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V53_0.mp3 Identity Transfer into Cyberspace This week we'll examine subjective time and what that means as compared with physical-reality time. We'll explore how rapidly the technological Singularity may unfold, and how this may be experienced both by those who stay in biological form and those who become part of an emergent cyber-civilization. Our options may include having minds that operate like the plodding of a tortoise, or the soaring of an eagle. All of these are relevant to what Terasem can become, and it will be fascinating. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.1 - 4.1.6, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, nanotechnology, cyber-society, exponential, bio-humans, sentience Terasem is a Singularity, hard-science oriented ideology. It holds, among other things, that a unified consciousness (like most religions visualize) lies in the future, not the past; that such a consciousness did not create us, but will be created by us. This podcast answers two important questions: (1) "What is a soul?" and (2) "What does 'rebirth into Terasem' mean?" Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V54_0.mp3 Terasem - a Future, Unified Meta-Consciousness. Terasem is a Singularity, hard-science oriented ideology. It holds, among other things, that a unified consciousness (like most religions visualize) lies in the future, not the past; that such a consciousness did not create us, but will be created by us. This podcast answers two important questions: (1) "What is a soul?" and (2) "What does 'rebirth into Terasem' mean?" Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.2 - 4.2.6, consciousness, soul, rebirth, god, cyberspace, identity-transfer Order in the universe has been steadily, exponentially increasing ever since the Big Bang. Optimistic scenarios predict humanity can overcome the light speed barrier for space travel and that every corner of the Milky Way Galaxy will have been explored by the year 2200. By the end of year 2400, we might even have bridged the gap to other galaxies. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V55_0.mp3 Geoethical Nanotechnology the prerequisite to humanity expanding outward into the multiverse Order in the universe has been steadily, exponentially increasing ever since the Big Bang. Optimistic scenarios predict humanity can overcome the light speed barrier for space travel and that every corner of the Milky Way Galaxy will have been explored by the year 2200. By the end of year 2400, we might even have bridged the gap to other galaxies. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.3 - 4.3.6, cyberspace, geoethical, nanotechnology, Singularity, exponential, space travel, Milky Way Galaxy, light speed, galaxies, Big Bang, extropy, victory In just one short year for bio-humans, before the end of this century, an emergent cyber-civilization may be able to constructively make use of (in terms of their subjective time) a million years or more of high tech, progressive innovation. Will bio-humans who have not yet elected to move their identities into cyberspace find themselves in a "nature preserve" created for them by this emergent (still human) cyber-civilization? Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V56_0.mp3 The Future of Humanity, Our Solar System and the Rest of the Universe over the Next Few Centuries In just one short year for bio-humans, before the end of this century, an emergent cyber-civilization may be able to constructively make use of (in terms of their subjective time) a million years or more of high tech, progressive innovation. Will bio-humans who have not yet elected to move their identities into cyberspace find themselves in a "nature preserve" created for them by this emergent (still human) cyber-civilization? Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.4 - 4.4.6, nature, preserve, cyberspace, identity-transfer, time-compression, Singularity, cyberpersons, cyber-civilization, digital-people, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, cyber-society, technology, exponential, bio-humans, sentience The fundamentals of exponential growth imply that "good" will out-compete "bad" as extropy continues to unfold. Diversity and unity as they apply to environmental adaptation and management are contrasted with anarchy, meaning absence of law and order. Individual initiative is dependent on treasuring diversity since without this, we are not motivated to innovate. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V57_0.mp3 How Good Prevails over Bad through Extropy The fundamentals of exponential growth imply that "good" will out-compete "bad" as extropy continues to unfold. Diversity and unity as they apply to environmental adaptation and management are contrasted with anarchy, meaning absence of law and order. Individual initiative is dependent on treasuring diversity since without this, we are not motivated to innovate. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.5 - 4.5.6, sentience, good, bad, order, anarchy, environmental, adaptation, management, cyberspace, cooperation Synergy and mutual understanding will be vital in applying Geoethical Nanotechnology to burning questions of priorities and risk, where reaching a reasonable middle ground when the dangers are great, is even less dangerous than not pressing forward. Open communication, mutual empathy and education are the keys to making this happen. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V58_0.mp3 Consensus as the fastest path to voluntary unity of the highest kind. Synergy and mutual understanding will be vital in applying Geoethical Nanotechnology to burning questions of priorities and risk, where reaching a reasonable middle ground when the dangers are great, is even less dangerous than not pressing forward. Open communication, mutual empathy and education are the keys to making this happen. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.6 - 4.6.6, consensus, Geoethical nanotechnology, consent, synergy, ethics, communication, empathy, education, cooperation History has not always marched forward uniformly. Even though the rate of change, for the big picture, has been exponentially forward, there have also been large regressions. Could advanced technology be a bane instead of a boon? Is the human race an endangered species? What will be required in order to come through the Singularity with an advanced culture and civilization, rather than another dark ages, or even the total destruction of our planet? Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V59_0.mp3 Two steps forward, one step back. History has not always marched forward uniformly. Even though the rate of change, for the big picture, has been exponentially forward, there have also been large regressions. Could advanced technology be a bane instead of a boon? Is the human race an endangered species? What will be required in order to come through the Singularity with an advanced culture and civilization, rather than another dark ages, or even the total destruction of our planet? Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.7 - 4.7.6, timelines, progression, regression, dark ages, endangered species, Geoethical nanotechnology, synergy, ethics, communication, empathy, education, cyberspace, Singularity, optimistic, high-tech, nanotechnology, technology The Truths of Terasem incorporate periodic events, some with rituals, that are oriented toward strengthening mind and body. Borrowed largely from the Yoga of India, the participants are encouraged in the interests of diversity to adapt these to their own ideas and beliefs. Those who tend to think of rituals as relating to dogma and traditional religion are encouraged to see the rituals of Terasem as transcending the limitations and negative aspects of what, in the past, amounted to methodologies of brainwashing the "flock". Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V60_0.mp3 Rituals as Mind-Strength Builders The Truths of Terasem incorporate periodic events, some with rituals, that are oriented toward strengthening mind and body. Borrowed largely from the Yoga of India, the participants are encouraged in the interests of diversity to adapt these to their own ideas and beliefs. Those who tend to think of rituals as relating to dogma and traditional religion are encouraged to see the rituals of Terasem as transcending the limitations and negative aspects of what, in the past, amounted to methodologies of brainwashing the "flock". Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.8 - 4.8.6, rituals, meditation, community, events Long before AI researchers "declare victory" as to the self-consciousness of cyberbeings, software such as Google and Wikipedia will begin to "speak to us" in such helpful ways that there will be a spooky feeling they are already aware of what is going on in our minds and are "there for us". The final ride down the log-ride will be a thrilling one, where cybertwins of ours become so real to us we will think of them as "ourselves having awakened on the other side". Many will not admit this has happened, even after it is indisputable that it has. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V61_0.mp3 Transcendence of Biology into Cyberconsciousness Long before AI researchers "declare victory" as to the self-consciousness of cyberbeings, software such as Google and Wikipedia will begin to "speak to us" in such helpful ways that there will be a spooky feeling they are already aware of what is going on in our minds and are "there for us". The final ride down the log-ride will be a thrilling one, where cybertwins of ours become so real to us we will think of them as "ourselves having awakened on the other side". Many will not admit this has happened, even after it is indisputable that it has. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.9 - 4.9.6, VR, virtual reality, nanobot, swarms, foglets, bodyware, cybertwins, substrate independent minds, ectogenesis, instantiation, identity, modules, vitology Terasem is a highly purposeful meritocracy. Those who grasp its purposes and pursue them productively are empowered to do more, in a yearly "escalation" event, and there is a great deal more than one might think, to be accomplished, when the full vision of what Terasem is set on accomplishing is brought into focus. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V62_0.mp3 The Meritocracy of Terasem Terasem is a highly purposeful meritocracy. Those who grasp its purposes and pursue them productively are empowered to do more, in a yearly "escalation" event, and there is a great deal more than one might think, to be accomplished, when the full vision of what Terasem is set on accomplishing is brought into focus. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 4.10-4.10.6, Organization, network, structure, empowerment, goals, visions In the extropic self-ordering of the Universe, Terasem has nucleated a collective consciousness that is out to surf the wave of the Singularity all the way to the farthest reaches of the visible universe, and beyond that wherever the waves might take us, populating space with consciousness on an endless variety of substrates, staying in touch with that network endlessly. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V63_0.mp3 The Purpose of Life In the extropic self-ordering of the Universe, Terasem has nucleated a collective consciousness that is out to surf the wave of the Singularity all the way to the farthest reaches of the visible universe, and beyond that wherever the waves might take us, populating space with consciousness on an endless variety of substrates, staying in touch with that network endlessly. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.0-5.1.6, multiverse, collective, consciousness, ratio, maximization, diversity, unity, joyful, immortality, purpose Faith is belief, in many cases supported by little or nothing in the way of evidence. Yet, without belief in what might be possible, nothing new would be created. It is a slippery slope. Here, Terasem puts on cosmic skis and takes on the black-diamond slopes of the Multiverse, ready to ski deep powder directly up the slope of rapidly accelerating technology to a point where the upturned exponential of the Singularity is perfectly vertical. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V64_0.mp3 Belief vs. Knowledge Faith is belief, in many cases supported by little or nothing in the way of evidence. Yet, without belief in what might be possible, nothing new would be created. It is a slippery slope. Here, Terasem puts on cosmic skis and takes on the black-diamond slopes of the Multiverse, ready to ski deep powder directly up the slope of rapidly accelerating technology to a point where the upturned exponential of the Singularity is perfectly vertical. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.2-5.3.6, Life, religion, god, omniscience, omnipotence, omnificence, omnipresence, conscious, souls, evil, future, cyber-resurrection. Terasem perceives itself in terms of its present potential for transcendence, and extends this to a vision of an unlimited expansion. We look at the ways Terasem takes on diversity in every conceivable way. It's about getting rid of pain, replacing it with joy, looking at gender in a multi-dimensional way, seeking knowledge, positive values, and "being everywhere at once" in vanquishing cruelty throughout the Multiverse. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V65_0.mp3 Diversifying Limitlessly and Endlessly Terasem perceives itself in terms of its present potential for transcendence, and extends this to a vision of an unlimited expansion. We look at the ways Terasem takes on diversity in every conceivable way. It's about getting rid of pain, replacing it with joy, looking at gender in a multi-dimensional way, seeking knowledge, positive values, and "being everywhere at once" in vanquishing cruelty throughout the Multiverse. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Terasem, transcend, transgender, transicience, transificence, transpotent, transpresence, joy, multiverse, good, survival, cruelty, instinct, rational, consciousness, souls, rejuvenation This week we talk about how Terasem goes from where it is today to the utmost it can become, why that makes sense, and why it's going to work! We will explore how the evolutionary principle of instinctual survival transcends itself and why rationality emerges from randomness and then leaps upward to consciousness as defined by Terasem, empowering survival through spacial diversity and unity combined. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V66_0.mp3 Rationality emerging from randomness This week we talk about how Terasem goes from where it is today to the utmost it can become, why that makes sense, and why it's going to work! We will explore how the evolutionary principle of instinctual survival transcends itself and why rationality emerges from randomness and then leaps upward to consciousness as defined by Terasem, empowering survival through spacial diversity and unity combined. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.5-5.5.6, survival, randomness, rationality, consciousness, diversity, unity, protection, rejuvenate, multiverse Terasem began with the vision that the love of two persons could go on forever. For this to be reasonable, it seemed that a society would have to emerge, transcending current limitations of humankind, where a state of "joyful immortality" would exist. This was conceived to be the outcome of successfully surviving a technological "Singularity", but many aspects were so far reaching that only religious parallels seemed appropriate in describing them. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V67_0.mp3 Interpreting the Terasem Vision in Terms of Religious Parallels Terasem began with the vision that the love of two persons could go on forever. For this to be reasonable, it seemed that a society would have to emerge, transcending current limitations of humankind, where a state of "joyful immortality" would exist. This was conceived to be the outcome of successfully surviving a technological "Singularity", but many aspects were so far reaching that only religious parallels seemed appropriate in describing them. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.6-5.6.6, Hozh'q, Alam al-mithral, Neuralspace, multiverse, jugenspace, yugenspace, reality, joyful immortality This week we look at a magical transformation, where the vision of Terasem we spoke about last week is a glove-fit for what most conventional religions mean by "God": an evolutionary outcome of exponential infotechnology based on the development of nanotechnology, which in turn depends on collective insistence upon Geoethics Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V68_0.mp3 The evolutionary pathway to god This week we look at a magical transformation, where the vision of Terasem we spoke about last week is a glove-fit for what most conventional religions mean by "God": an evolutionary outcome of exponential infotechnology based on the development of nanotechnology, which in turn depends on collective insistence upon Geoethics Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.7-5.7.6, god, godness, collective, consciousness, science, technology, mindclones, incorruptible, Xanadu, geoethics, transreligion, infotechnology, nanotechnology Monotheistic religions seem to be contrary to individualism, but that is because most are monolithically dominated by hierarchy and dogma. In contradistinction to this, Terasem replaces hierarchy with networking, and dogma with non-stop inquiry, learning, and open discussion of issues. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V69_0.mp3 Relationship of Religion and Individualism Monotheistic religions seem to be contrary to individualism, but that is because most are monolithically dominated by hierarchy and dogma. In contradistinction to this, Terasem replaces hierarchy with networking, and dogma with non-stop inquiry, learning, and open discussion of issues. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Monotheism, individualism, transreligion, Borg-like, Godness, Morality, holidays, artifacts, belief, love, immortality, multiverse Terasem is rightfully described as a hard-science oriented ideology. And yet there is nothing cruel, uncaring or harsh about the geoethical and harmonious collective consciousness that Terasem is evolving into. The ethical standards are based on hard-science, but the need for those principles is based on the greatest foundation of foresight, compassion and love that have yet evolved from human consciousness Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V70_0.mp3 Relationship of Religion and Individualism Terasem is rightfully described as a hard-science oriented ideology. And yet there is nothing cruel, uncaring or harsh about the geoethical and harmonious collective consciousness that Terasem is evolving into. The ethical standards are based on hard-science, but the need for those principles is based on the greatest foundation of foresight, compassion and love that have yet evolved from human consciousness Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.9-5.9.6, hard-science, ethics, geoethical, harmonious, foresight, compassion, love, purpose, beauty, faith, soulful Extropy produces animate from inanimate matter by natural selection on a biological level, after sentience, cyberlife arises. Cooperation and the need for absolute incorruptibility are key factors in sustainable progression and survival, and are implied by the self-survival principles of diversity, unity and joyful immortality. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V71_0.mp3 Evolutionary success requires cooperation and incorruptibility Extropy produces animate from inanimate matter by natural selection on a biological level, after sentience, cyberlife arises. Cooperation and the need for absolute incorruptibility are key factors in sustainable progression and survival, and are implied by the self-survival principles of diversity, unity and joyful immortality. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 5.10-5.10-6, environmental, survival, self-replicating, extra-terrestrial, evolution, cooperation, corruption, incorruptibility We begin the How of Terasem section by examining Geoethical Nanotechnology and why it is so essential to surviving the Singularity. To ensure our future we need to develop full replicator technology not only here on Earth, without blowing ourselves away, but we also need to do whatever is necessary to help others we encounter survive also, as we expand outward into the universe. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V72_0.mp3 Geoethical Nanotechnology: The key surviving the Singularity We begin the How of Terasem section by examining Geoethical Nanotechnology and why it is so essential to surviving the Singularity. To ensure our future we need to develop full replicator technology not only here on Earth, without blowing ourselves away, but we also need to do whatever is necessary to help others we encounter survive also, as we expand outward into the universe. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.0-6.1.6, Geoethical, Nanotechnology, evolution, computronium, fairness, compliance, consent, umpire, mediator, negotiator, entropy, extropy The development of replicator nanotechnology carries with it great risks and dangers, but they cannot be escaped by withdrawal or blindly counting on good luck. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V73_0.mp3 Safe Nanotechnology and the Ethics to Achieve It The development of replicator nanotechnology carries with it great risks and dangers, but they cannot be escaped by withdrawal or blindly counting on good luck. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.2-6.2.6, replicator, nanotechnology, geoethical, auditable, consent, dangers, Euclidian, ratios We look at how organizing a Center of Critical Consciousness (a c-cube) pragmatically implements the how of Terasem. How it starts the very process of building geoethics, Terasem and creating the exciting future we seek. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V74_0.mp3 Building geoethics and an exciting future We look at how organizing a Center of Critical Consciousness (a c-cube) pragmatically implements the how of Terasem. How it starts the very process of building geoethics, Terasem and creating the exciting future we seek. An ethical framework must be erected and firmly guide what will happen; that starts one person at a time, one group at a time, one group of groups at a time, and so on outward until an airtight protective shield exists. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.3-6.3.6, c-cube, c-quad, freedom, nature, obligation, transcendence, rituals, Quadrennial Convocation It takes a great deal of presence of mind and willful focus to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of the dangers, negative interactions and other detracting influences in our lives. Terasem advocates taking a break every four hours, however brief, to stretch, do some yoga, affirm positive values, and meditate on where our principles and goals. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V75_0.mp3 Positive Mindset and Networking with Others It takes a great deal of presence of mind and willful focus to maintain a positive outlook in the midst of the dangers, negative interactions and other detracting influences in our lives. Terasem advocates taking a break every four hours, however brief, to stretch, do some yoga, affirm positive values, and meditate on where our principles and goals. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.4-6.4.5, Yoga, stretching, affirmations, meditation, pledge, recital, anthem, values, visualization, videos, vimeo.com, Dharma, Singh, Khalsa, endocrine, pituitary, hypothalamus, hippocampus This podcast portends how our biological sense of family bonding will evolve from small groups of individuals into close-knit, long and enduring ties. Terasem calls these "chosen families". We stand at a great crossroads in the destiny of humankind. Now, in a way, we have an opportunity to rebuild society by reinventing its entire structure, starting with the most basic unit, the chosen family. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V76_0.mp3 Building your chosen family This podcast portends how our biological sense of family bonding will evolve from small groups of individuals into close-knit, long and enduring ties. Terasem calls these "chosen families". We stand at a great crossroads in the destiny of humankind. Now, in a way, we have an opportunity to rebuild society by reinventing its entire structure, starting with the most basic unit, the chosen family. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.5-6.5.6, android, application, Personality, MD, chosen, family, Lifepact, nurture, reproductive, decisions In a positively evolving cybercivilization, endless augmentation of existing individuals will lead to divergence by way of self-reproduction. We can nurture future diversity by loving and honoring diversity as we find it in each other presently, and as we build c-cubes and chosen families in a climate of shared principles that have, at their root, the honoring of individual consciousness. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V77_0.mp3 Setting the Stage for Cybercommunity Procreation In a positively evolving cybercivilization, endless augmentation of existing individuals will lead to divergence by way of self-reproduction. We can nurture future diversity by loving and honoring diversity as we find it in each other presently, and as we build c-cubes and chosen families in a climate of shared principles that have, at their root, the honoring of individual consciousness. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.6-6.6.6, consciousness, immortality, empathy, reason, ethics, genome, vegetarianism, substrate, migration, neurocomputation, vitology, Hozh'q, Ondinnonk This week, we look at ways to treat each other in our daily lives, how we conceptually greet each other each day, by something more meaningful than a handshake. We're going to review a few ideas about how we might relate more closely to each other and support each other in these early days of building Terasem. This leads us to a greater sensitivity about the virtue of helping others who are part of Terasem. Using our homes as Terasem Gathering Places will increase our network's protectiveness within itself. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V78_0.mp3 Cybercommunity Procreation and Setting the Stage for It This week, we look at ways to treat each other in our daily lives, how we conceptually greet each other each day, by something more meaningful than a handshake. We're going to review a few ideas about how we might relate more closely to each other and support each other in these early days of building Terasem. This leads us to a greater sensitivity about the virtue of helping others who are part of Terasem. Using our homes as Terasem Gathering Places will increase our network's protectiveness within itself. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.7-6.7.6, greeting, gatherings, protection, organizing, community Terasem Connections are effective tools used by those orienting their lives around Terasem's principles and goals. The affirmations in this set of the Truths of Terasem are particularly important because they remind us of our goals and create a more productive state of mind. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V79_0.mp3 Closing Affirmations for Terasem Connections Terasem Connections are effective tools used by those orienting their lives around Terasem's principles and goals. The affirmations in this set of the Truths of Terasem are particularly important because they remind us of our goals and create a more productive state of mind. Fred & Linda Chamberlain Connections, EarthFire, CrownAura, Ambrosia, AquaLung, StarMind, Alum al-Mithral, affirmations, Earthseed The art of breathing is an important part of maximizing the benefits of yoga. Terasem's six Connections each include a short yoga session. The mantras are concise and may seem enigmatically abstract, but are congruent with longer affirmations in the Truths and even more broadly with the Truths as a whole. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V80_0.mp3 Yoga: The Power of Breathing The art of breathing is an important part of maximizing the benefits of yoga. Terasem's six Connections each include a short yoga session. The mantras are concise and may seem enigmatically abstract, but are congruent with longer affirmations in the Truths and even more broadly with the Truths as a whole. Fred & Linda Chamberlain vision, breath, multiverse, yoga, awareness, serenity, transcendental, meditation, mantra, vitological, cybernetic The final Expansion in the Truths of Terasem is, at first glance, just a short, inspiring poem, but it is much more than that. It is a profound message of encouragement, support, and an invitation to join in the purposeful work of creating an entirely new societal substrate onto which humankind is very likely to emerge, transcending biological limitations and drives that go back to our earliest origins as self-replicating biomolecules. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V81_0.mp3 The Terasem "Spirit of Life" The final Expansion in the Truths of Terasem is, at first glance, just a short, inspiring poem, but it is much more than that. It is a profound message of encouragement, support, and an invitation to join in the purposeful work of creating an entirely new societal substrate onto which humankind is very likely to emerge, transcending biological limitations and drives that go back to our earliest origins as self-replicating biomolecules. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 6.10-6.10.6, success, persistence, victory, epiphany, space, shuttle, turtle Certain basic principles underlie the very notion of a society in which individuality and mutual tolerance of wide variations are in harmony, and where the idea of endless life of those individuals can be nurtured by pursuit of joyous creativity and interaction with others whose sense of life is essentially the same. Expansion of knowledge in a limitless way and the sharing of that with others, not just within the Solar System but outward throughout the universe, is a tiny fragment of the adventure that awaits us, if we choose to pursue it. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V82_0.mp3 The most basic principles of Terasem: Far reaching ethical principles to guide us and optimize our future, as computers become self-conscious. Certain basic principles underlie the very notion of a society in which individuality and mutual tolerance of wide variations are in harmony, and where the idea of endless life of those individuals can be nurtured by pursuit of joyous creativity and interaction with others whose sense of life is essentially the same. Expansion of knowledge in a limitless way and the sharing of that with others, not just within the Solar System but outward throughout the universe, is a tiny fragment of the adventure that awaits us, if we choose to pursue it. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.1-1.1.6, Introduction, basic, principles, collective, consciousness, joyful, immortality, education, persistently, diversity, unity Just as a car is a vehicle to transport our bodies, and our bodies are vehicles to transport our minds, the Terasem Organization is a vehicle, like an ocean liner, within which its network expects to safely ride through the Singularity and then outward into the Cosmos, endlessly in pursuit of joy that embraces the widest diversity by means of unity as to that goal, for the benefit of all kind sentient beings. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V83_0.mp3 Terasem as an Organization Just as a car is a vehicle to transport our bodies, and our bodies are vehicles to transport our minds, the Terasem Organization is a vehicle, like an ocean liner, within which its network expects to safely ride through the Singularity and then outward into the Cosmos, endlessly in pursuit of joy that embraces the widest diversity by means of unity as to that goal, for the benefit of all kind sentient beings. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.2 - 1.2.6, Organization, pecking, order, competitive, government, network, intent, mission Leadership in Terasem is evolutionary while at the same time non-competitive, since building outward with unlimited space for expansion, and sharing the infrastructure are dedicated toward a common set of goals. Win-win trumps zero-sum in the most fundamental way, where extropy is the shared vision of how the universe will unfold, and the idea is to accelerate, not restrain. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V84_0.mp3 Terasem Leadership Leadership in Terasem is evolutionary while at the same time non-competitive, since building outward with unlimited space for expansion, and sharing the infrastructure are dedicated toward a common set of goals. Win-win trumps zero-sum in the most fundamental way, where extropy is the shared vision of how the universe will unfold, and the idea is to accelerate, not restrain. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.3-1.3.6, leadership, sub-collective, direction, Quadrennial, Convocations, delegate, extract, remove While love has many usages and interpretations, impulses of libido are so strong that they frequently override all other considerations, leading to such sayings as "love is blind", and the esteem accorded to what is called "unconditional love". Terasem's concept of "love" transcends the idea of love stemming exclusively or even primarily from drives for sexual reproduction, although at the same time acknowledging the tremendous binding force of this for couples who have a tremendous level of admiration and respect for each other. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V85_0.mp3 Love as the Binding Force Within Terasem While love has many usages and interpretations, impulses of libido are so strong that they frequently override all other considerations, leading to such sayings as "love is blind", and the esteem accorded to what is called "unconditional love". Terasem's concept of "love" transcends the idea of love stemming exclusively or even primarily from drives for sexual reproduction, although at the same time acknowledging the tremendous binding force of this for couples who have a tremendous level of admiration and respect for each other. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.4 - 1.4.6, Love, unconditional, Lifepact, transcendence, romance, pair-centricity, couple-centricity, vitological, station Just as the big bang triggered an expansion of matter and energy throughout the Cosmos, the Singularity is expected to trigger an expansion of intelligence in the form of kind consciousness in space and time, endlessly and boundlessly. It is a possibility that at this time Humankind is the leading edge of that expansion, in which case it is not only our destiny to carry out that expansion, but to free it of any handicaps inherited from our biological software (instincts) which might ultimately corrupt what we become. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V86_0.mp3 Expansion as a Fundamental Goal of Terasem's Just as the big bang triggered an expansion of matter and energy throughout the Cosmos, the Singularity is expected to trigger an expansion of intelligence in the form of kind consciousness in space and time, endlessly and boundlessly. It is a possibility that at this time Humankind is the leading edge of that expansion, in which case it is not only our destiny to carry out that expansion, but to free it of any handicaps inherited from our biological software (instincts) which might ultimately corrupt what we become. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.5-1.5.6, Turing, von Neuman, Bernal, O'Neill, Dyson, Tipler, cyber-resurrection, biology-cybernetic, hybridization, Licklider, Symbiosis, Englebart, Drexler, Kurzweil, Perry, universal, immortalism Terasem defines consciousness as being the continuum of maturing abilities, when healthy, to be autonomous and empathetic with others. If we equate diversity with autonomy and unity with empathy, we see that these core values are another way of defining consciousness. And, of course, education persistently is required if our reason is to endlessly mature as we transcend biology and become immortal beings living across many substrates. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V87_0.mp3 Consciousness at Higher Levels Terasem defines consciousness as being the continuum of maturing abilities, when healthy, to be autonomous and empathetic with others. If we equate diversity with autonomy and unity with empathy, we see that these core values are another way of defining consciousness. And, of course, education persistently is required if our reason is to endlessly mature as we transcend biology and become immortal beings living across many substrates. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.6 - 1.6.6., consciousness, awareness, self-awareness, self-recognition, Ti, Qi, empathy, cognition, synergism The flag of Terasem is a beautiful, symbolic representation of many of the primary principles to which Terasem is dedicated, a kind of "flash memory" of where we're headed, and how the course will be navigated. This podcast expands on that, in ways that might seem to be speculative, but the objective is to help build a more detailed way of remembering, visualizing and reflecting upon the meanings behind its flag in our daily Terasem Connections and other meditations about the long term goals of Terasem's evolution. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V88_0.mp3 Terasem's Flag and What it Signifies The flag of Terasem is a beautiful, symbolic representation of many of the primary principles to which Terasem is dedicated, a kind of "flash memory" of where we're headed, and how the course will be navigated. This podcast expands on that, in ways that might seem to be speculative, but the objective is to help build a more detailed way of remembering, visualizing and reflecting upon the meanings behind its flag in our daily Terasem Connections and other meditations about the long term goals of Terasem's evolution. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.7-1.7.6, flag, values, principles, visualization, reflection, affirmation What does it take to awaken that "you" so many fear will be lost upon death, even after cryonic suspension if reanimation is not carried out in such a way that one has firm memories and a sense of orientation of where one once was as well as where one is now? Does this in any way interfere with the potential of individuality in your life, or might it be even more vivid and real, as well as indestructible and endless, in simpler terms, immortal? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V89_0.mp3 The Four Components of Identity What does it take to awaken that "you" so many fear will be lost upon death, even after cryonic suspension if reanimation is not carried out in such a way that one has firm memories and a sense of orientation of where one once was as well as where one is now? Does this in any way interfere with the potential of individuality in your life, or might it be even more vivid and real, as well as indestructible and endless, in simpler terms, immortal? Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.8-1.8.6, continuer, identity, amnesia, Qi, Ti Across many different substrates for consciousness there will be different levels with much in common, and variations in destiny for each. Terasem uses the term "vitology" to describe this zone of existence, which is fundamentally different from the non-living matter, which as far as we can tell was all that existed at the inception of the Universe. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V90_0.mp3 The Dimensions and Levels of Life - Vitology Across many different substrates for consciousness there will be different levels with much in common, and variations in destiny for each. Terasem uses the term "vitology" to describe this zone of existence, which is fundamentally different from the non-living matter, which as far as we can tell was all that existed at the inception of the Universe. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.9 - 1.9.6, Vitology, vitals, consciousness, life, forms, matter, information, interchangeability, biostasis, continuum, cybernetic, instantiation, person-stage Terasem's goal is to expand its principles of positive networking with rapid yet safe technological growth so as to attract into its network those with a high inclination for further fostering such networking and growth, spreading throughout the Cosmos. One key principle, for example is the avoidance of destructive competition. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V91_0.mp3 Expansion of Terasem Terasem's goal is to expand its principles of positive networking with rapid yet safe technological growth so as to attract into its network those with a high inclination for further fostering such networking and growth, spreading throughout the Cosmos. One key principle, for example is the avoidance of destructive competition. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 1.10-1.10.6., endogamous, endogenous, self-replicating, geo-ethics, Singularity, community, network Terasem embraces "belief" the way science embraces theory and fact. There are commonalities that Terasem shares with most religions, but one important area where Terasem stands apart is on the method proposed for reaching immortality. With Terasem, technology is the answer. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V92_0.mp3 Terasem as a "Transreligion" Terasem embraces "belief" the way science embraces theory and fact. There are commonalities that Terasem shares with most religions, but one important area where Terasem stands apart is on the method proposed for reaching immortality. With Terasem, technology is the answer. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.1-2.1.6, Mindfile, Mindclone, Mindware, cyber-substrate, transreligion, religion, dogma, collective Certain trans-finite terms, especially omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, are traditionally associated with the idea of a "God", but the evolution of technology seems pointed in a direction that will make the emergence of such a being plausible, in the form of a society operating at such a high, transhuman level that a biological human will see tremendous parallels with the traditional views. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:01:00 EST http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V93_0.mp3 The powers required to "be God" Certain trans-finite terms, especially omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, are traditionally associated with the idea of a "God", but the evolution of technology seems pointed in a direction that will make the emergence of such a being plausible, in the form of a society operating at such a high, transhuman level that a biological human will see tremendous parallels with the traditional views. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.2-2.2.6, Omniscience, omnipotence and omnificience, suffering, god, responsibility, nanotechnology, geoethics In this podcast we discuss the financial and administrative principles set forth in the Truths of Terasem, affirmations, celebrations and ceremonies designed to build and strengthen their own mindsets for living each day by the principles of education persistently, with diversity, unity and joyful immortality everywhere, via empathy and geothics. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V94_0.mp3 A road map for our adventure into the future In this podcast we discuss the financial and administrative principles set forth in the Truths of Terasem, affirmations, celebrations and ceremonies designed to build and strengthen their own mindsets for living each day by the principles of education persistently, with diversity, unity and joyful immortality everywhere, via empathy and geothics. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.3-2.3.6, rituals, Sabbath, gatherings, obligation, transcendence, ceremonies, Seders, festivals, celebrations, convocations, financial, administrative, roadmap The continuing theme here, building upon the last few podcasts, is that Terasem is not just another religion, but a movement to find sufficient common and valid ground to unite all religions that have fundamental merit. And, rather than dispute any for lack of merit, leave it to science and natural selection to settle the differences. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V95_0.mp3 Terasem is a transreligion The continuing theme here, building upon the last few podcasts, is that Terasem is not just another religion, but a movement to find sufficient common and valid ground to unite all religions that have fundamental merit. And, rather than dispute any for lack of merit, leave it to science and natural selection to settle the differences. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.4 - 2.4.6, transreligion, disbelief, discord, monotheism, individualism, solidarity, goodness, afterlife and Sabbath The Terasem theology is divided into six areas of study. These are Terasem's immortality theology, creation theology, reality theology, meaning-of-life theology, behavioral theology, and moral theology. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V97_0.mp3 The Theology of Terasem The Terasem theology is divided into six areas of study. These are Terasem's immortality theology, creation theology, reality theology, meaning-of-life theology, behavioral theology, and moral theology. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.6-2.6.6, theology, immortality, creation, reality, meaning-of-life, behavioral, euthenics, deontological This week, we examine how we expand the idea of life extension and life expansion to encompass immortality, the concept of afterlives, a vision of a post-Singularity future and what role faith has in emulating and controlling the universe? Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V98_0.mp3 Bridging the gap between ritual and reality-based belief This week, we examine how we expand the idea of life extension and life expansion to encompass immortality, the concept of afterlives, a vision of a post-Singularity future and what role faith has in emulating and controlling the universe? Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.7-2.7.6, ritual, reality-based, belief, life, extension, expansion, afterlives, post-Singularity, myth-based This week we look at the fascinating subjects of protecting lives by copying them, resurrecting all good lives as copies of forever joyful data emulations, why the fidelity of emulations will yield ethical emulations and faithful resurrections and how we can assure paradise for posterity by modifying data emulations to delete tortuous aspects of lives. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V99_0.mp3 Assuring paradise for posterity This week we look at the fascinating subjects of protecting lives by copying them, resurrecting all good lives as copies of forever joyful data emulations, why the fidelity of emulations will yield ethical emulations and faithful resurrections and how we can assure paradise for posterity by modifying data emulations to delete tortuous aspects of lives. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.8-2.8.6, Resurrection, self-replication, emulation, duplication Terasem envisions the unfolding of the future very differently from traditional religions. There is no doomsday scenario at the end. We will delve into the ideas that resurrection is to souls what remembering is to memories and how the growth of the soul is best described as emergence with immanent potential. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V100_0.mp3 The immanent potential of the future Terasem envisions the unfolding of the future very differently from traditional religions. There is no doomsday scenario at the end. We will delve into the ideas that resurrection is to souls what remembering is to memories and how the growth of the soul is best described as emergence with immanent potential. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.9-2.9.6, Eschatology, emulation, experiences, geoethics We think of time in many ways: primitive, low-tech, hi-tech, relativistic, and psycho-temporal or cognitive-process-related, but we are still at the early stages of understanding it to our satisfaction, and may never find it lacking in still further dimensionalities we missed earlier. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://www.cyberev.org/RSS/Podcasts/Truths_of_Terasem_V101_0.mp3 Time as an Enigma and a Multi-dimensional Idea We think of time in many ways: primitive, low-tech, hi-tech, relativistic, and psycho-temporal or cognitive-process-related, but we are still at the early stages of understanding it to our satisfaction, and may never find it lacking in still further dimensionalities we missed earlier. Fred & Linda Chamberlain 2.10-2.10.6, end-of-time, beginning-of-time, time-sharing, time-space-energy, relativistic, psycho-temporal